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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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